Chalk Paint On Marble

We speak to annie sloan the inventor of the material to find out what makes it different how you can use it and what to know about its care.

Chalk paint on marble.

One alternative to replacement is to paint over the marble. Twist and turn the brush as you go using different amounts of pressure. Dip artist brush in gray chalk paint. One disadvantage of choosing marble is that the natural stone is heavy and expensive to replace.

This will soften the line. In painting you lose the natural stone touch but you can choose the color or even faux finish the look to create a marble look. Chalk paint is a registered trade mark of annie sloan interiors ltd. I love the look of chalk paint.

Get step by step instructions and tips to paint a marble fireplace surround using chalk paint including which brand holds up to the heat. Annie shows you how to paint a marble surface using chalk paint. Immediately pounce over with dry chip brush. In the uk eu ch us can aus nz za cn.

Chalk paint was invented by painter annie sloan who is widely credited with transforming the art of decorative painting with the publication of her book annie sloan s complete book of decorative paint finishes. Preparation is the key to painting a marble fireplace surround. With chalk paint you can cover marble in one or two coats with little to no sanding beforehand. Annie sloan is a registered trade mark of annie sloan interiors ltd.

How to upgrade a dated marble fireplace with chalk paint this budget friendly 25 fireplace update can be done in less than a weekend. Freehand lines in a swirl pattern to mimic marbling. Apply the second coat of chalk paint again relatively thinly. Yes chalk paint is different than chalkboard paint.

Leave to dry for a couple of hours. Paint the marble with your chosen chalk paint colour using a chalk paint brush. Here annie has chosen paris grey. In the us can aus nz.

The first coat is applied quite thinly with brush strokes in every direction. August 19 2014 at 2 54 pm diane i am not an expert but i just painted a marble fireplace and let it dry completely before waxing.